Hey Mom! 

It was good ha. Did not do too much just went to visit some people but Elder Park did buy me pizza and stuff from little Cesar's which was great. It is weird that I'll be 20 next year already. 

 

We had lots of lessons this week and no one new yet. We are trying to talk to people and see but they always say they work too much or some excuses. But R is progressing well! Also A who is the husband of a member. That real young couple. We had a pretty decent week. Just need to step it up a little bit. We are just trying to work on getting everyone to the temple and actually we spent some time with A finally. He is really struggling again right now. He fell pretty hard but we are really trying to help him. He just needs to get out of Philly. It's so bad here and hard for members with all the temptation. So I'll keep you updated on that. Also R gave his first talk this Sunday and it was great. So now him and A both have given talks. We just had a few appointments cancel last week but hopefully this week will be much better. So not a whole lot. Oh! Well we also met R's husband who is actually an Atheist. He's a very smart and cool guy. He was in the Marines. He has done a lot with that kind of stuff and he speaks English and Spanish perfect. However, we are going to try to teach him cause he did have a question about Adam and Eve. We will see! 

I enjoyed those cookies a lot. 

I actually just finished reading it the other day! It was great and so now I just started over and am reading a little bit of everything. The Bible, the BoM, D&C and all that. So all of that is going great. Also I listen to talks on my tablet at night before bed. Definitely learned more than I ever have that is for sure. That a good quote. I can definitely feel it rather than hearing a voice. 

I really enjoy those (again, the quotes I send him every week). All the members are missionaries. Everyone has to be doing missionary work and supporting each other. I have definitely seen the effects of what happens when we don't support each other. I've been listening to some talks from President Hinckley recently. He's so funny. I've really enjoyed it and learned a lot. The prophets are definitely men of God. 

That is crazy it has been that long ago (when he put his mission papers in a year ago February 1st) like wow that went by so fast! I'm already almost 7 months in now. Not so new anymore ha and my Spanish is coming along. Monday's are definitely nice. I'm really enjoying it but I will be very sad when I leave this area but I'll only grow more when I do. It'll be interesting. I hope I see Jake soon too so we can catch up hopefully a little bit. Well I'll keep you updates on everyone and I love you so much mom! I'll talk to you soon! 

I could not get up to the church today so next week hopefully.

Love, 

Elder McArthur